Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Completion Program

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Accredited degree

Offered by Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

24-48 months (average)

40 courses total for the 120 credit Bachelor's, 6-10 hours/week per course

About $23,072-$49,440 USD total cost

Based on the number of credits (56-120 credits) at $412/credit hour

Customize your degree

Specialize in: business, tech, communications, politics, or interdisciplinary study

100% online

Lecture videos, office hours, and optional live bi-weekly sessions with professors and TAs

Program Overview:

With a focus on written and verbal communication, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies core curriculum exposes you to a breadth of disciplines, including business and entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, philosophy, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

5 key concentrations

You’ll have the opportunity to further hone your skills in a specific concentration area, which will build upon the core academic foundations of the curriculum. Each concentration prepares you for your career journey.

World-class faculty

You’ll learn from a world-class faculty of distinguished scholars and industry leaders, who bring academic knowledge and professional expertise into the online classroom.

Program length

Students, on average, complete this program in 2 to 5 years. (average credits transferred in is 55, program length varies based on number of transfer credits, if any, and on the number of courses students choose to take each semester)

Convenient learning that fits your schedule

Balancing school and work can be difficult. Our asynchronous format means that you can complete coursework on your schedule. The mobile app helps you access certain course materials from anywhere, and save your content for offline access. Although you can view lecture videos and take notes directly in the app, students are encouraged to complete projects and assignments using a computer.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to:

Critically analyze and engage with historical, contemporary, and enduring questions of the human experience.
Understand fundamental concepts and methodologies in the humanities, the sciences and mathematics/statistics, and the social sciences; apply these methods to the analysis of complex problems.
Discover and analyze primary and secondary sources relevant to specific research questions in particular academic disciplines.
Recognize and respond to social justice issues, locally and globally; enact ethics-based approaches in study and work.
Write well and present information clearly for specific audiences in appropriate forms and media.
Demonstrate the ability to apply intercultural knowledge and competence by meaningfully and ethically engaging others.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Course Trailers

International Organizations

Watch a trailer on Georgetown's International Organizations course.

The Human Condition

Watch a trailer on Georgetown's The Human Condition course.

Courses for the new Cybersecurity, Analytics, & Technology Concentration are available!

Get access to this concentration through one of the new courses including:

Applied Intelligence
Global Competitive Intelligence

In this concentration, you will gain the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in areas such as intelligence, cybersecurity, criminology, or technology. The program combines theoretical understanding with practical expertise, ensuring you are well-equipped for the real-world challenges of these fields.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Analyze and interpret intelligence data to identify patterns, threats, and opportunities in complex environments.
Apply criminological theories to address contemporary social issues.
Evaluate the use of current technologies for problem-solving and optimization in professional settings.
Discuss the ethical and legal considerations associated with intelligence activities, security measures, and technological innovations.